{"id":215954,"date":"2026-06-07T15:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T13:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=215954"},"modified":"2026-06-06T14:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:37:13","slug":"paros-greece-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Paros, Greece: 15 Best Things to See &#038; Do on the Island in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dreaming of picture-perfect Cyclades with dazzling white houses and blue shutters \u2014 but dreading the idea of paying a hundred euros for a sunlounger while fighting through cruise ship crowds in every alleyway? Then <strong>Paros, Greece<\/strong> is exactly what you&#8217;re looking for. This island has earned the nickname &#8220;little Mykonos without the Mykonos prices&#8221; for good reason, and it&#8217;s one of the most elegant yet genuinely accessible destinations in the whole of Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paros strikes the perfect <strong>golden balance<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find narrow lanes bursting with bougainvillea, stylish boutiques and caf\u00e9s, fishing harbours straight out of a film set, and stunning beaches with water the colour of the Seychelles \u2014 all without breaking the bank. The island draws couples, food lovers, and anyone looking for that sweet spot between laid-back and sophisticated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I&#8217;ll walk you through <strong>15 top things to see and do on Paros<\/strong>, from the magical harbour of Naoussa to the granite-sculpted beaches, and a day trip to the bohemian island of Antiparos. Let&#8217;s dive in. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3eb84f09dec&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3eb84f09dec\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-0-bile-kykladske-ulicky-se-schodisti-ve-starem-meste-parikia-n.jpg\" alt=\"White Cycladic alleys with staircases in the old town of Parikia on Paros\" class=\"wp-image-199408\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-0-bile-kykladske-ulicky-se-schodisti-ve-starem-meste-parikia-n.jpg 1200w, 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#15_Best_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Paros_Greece\" >15 Best Things to See and Do in Paros, Greece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Parikia_The_Islands_Gateway_with_an_Ancient_Soul\" >Parikia: The Island&#8217;s Gateway with an Ancient Soul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Naoussa_The_Most_Enchanting_Harbour_in_the_Cyclades\" >Naoussa: The Most Enchanting Harbour in the Cyclades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#The_Best_Beaches_on_Paros\" >The Best Beaches on Paros<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Kolymbithres\" >Kolymbithres<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Golden_Beach_Chrissi_Akti\" >Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Marble_Wind_and_the_Island_Interior\" >Marble, Wind, and the Island Interior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Day_Trip_to_Antiparos\" >Day Trip to Antiparos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Where_to_Eat_and_What_to_Try\" >Where to Eat and What to Try<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Paros_Greece\" >Best Time to Visit Paros, Greece<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Where_to_Stay_on_Paros\" >Where to Stay on Paros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#More_Greece_Inspiration\" >More Greece Inspiration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#What_should_I_see_on_Paros\" >What should I see on Paros?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Where_is_Paros_island_located\" >Where is Paros island located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Is_Paros_expensive\" >Is Paros expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#Which_island_is_more_beautiful_Paros_or_Naxos\" >Which island is more beautiful, Paros or Naxos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#When_should_I_visit_Paros\" >When should I visit Paros?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/paros-greece-things-to-do\/#How_do_I_get_to_Paros\" >How do I get to Paros?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paros is elegant and affordable.<\/strong> Classic Cycladic beauty at a fraction of the prices you&#8217;d pay on Mykonos or Santorini.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Two sides to the island:<\/strong> the lively port town of Parikia with its ancient monuments, and the magical fishing village of Naoussa in the north.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Best beaches:<\/strong> Kolymbithres with its Seychelles-like granite boulders, and Golden Beach \u2014 a world-class windsurfing spot.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t skip the interior<\/strong> \u2014 especially the mountain village of Lefkes, with its traditional kafenia and blissful quiet.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>A day trip to Antiparos<\/strong> is a must. This bohemian little island is just a 10-minute ferry ride away and hides one of the world&#8217;s oldest accessible stalactite caves.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Best time to visit:<\/strong> May, June, or September. Summer brings the meltemi wind, which keeps the heat bearable but can whip up waves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Best_Things_to_See_and_Do_in_Paros_Greece\"><\/span>15 Best Things to See and Do in Paros, Greece<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parikia_The_Islands_Gateway_with_an_Ancient_Soul\"><\/span>Parikia: The Island&#8217;s Gateway with an Ancient Soul<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3eb84f0a434&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3eb84f0a434\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii-.jpg\" alt=\"The Byzantine Church of Ekatontapiliani (Church of 100 Doors) in Parikia on Paros\" class=\"wp-image-199409\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii--700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii--80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii--160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-1-byzantsky-kostel-ekatontapiliani-kostel-sta-dveri-v-parikii--696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: rene boulay, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parikia<\/strong> is the island&#8217;s main port and capital, where ferries arrive and deposit streams of visitors. Don&#8217;t be put off by the busy waterfront, though \u2014 just a few steps inland, a charming old town opens up, full of winding lanes, whitewashed houses, and tavernas tucked around every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlights here include the <strong>Venetian Kastro<\/strong>, a fortress built largely from ancient marble columns, and the spectacular Byzantine church of <strong>Ekatontapiliani<\/strong> \u2014 the Church of 100 Doors \u2014 one of the oldest and most significant in the whole of Greece. An evening stroll through Parikia once the day-trippers have headed back to their ships and the lights come on is a genuinely lovely experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naoussa_The_Most_Enchanting_Harbour_in_the_Cyclades\"><\/span>Naoussa: The Most Enchanting Harbour in the Cyclades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3eb84f0a7de&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3eb84f0a7de\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-2-rybarsky-pristav-s-lodkami-a-bile-domky-vesnice-naoussa-na-p.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing harbour with small boats and white houses in the village of Naoussa on Paros\" class=\"wp-image-199410\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-2-rybarsky-pristav-s-lodkami-a-bile-domky-vesnice-naoussa-na-p.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-2-rybarsky-pristav-s-lodkami-a-bile-domky-vesnice-naoussa-na-p-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-2-rybarsky-pristav-s-lodkami-a-bile-domky-vesnice-naoussa-na-p-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-2-rybarsky-pristav-s-lodkami-a-bile-domky-vesnice-naoussa-na-p-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-2-rybarsky-pristav-s-lodkami-a-bile-domky-vesnice-naoussa-na-p-696x463.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Zde, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If Parikia is the island&#8217;s gateway, <strong>Naoussa<\/strong> is its heart. This former sleepy fishing village on the northern coast has gradually become the epicentre of Cycladic charm \u2014 and yet, somehow, it has never lost its soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The old harbour is lined with <strong>tavernas where tables hang literally centimetres above the water<\/strong>, tiny whitewashed chapels, and flower-filled alleyways. In the evenings, people come here for cocktails, fresh seafood, and above all to soak up an atmosphere that is genuinely magical. It&#8217;s the kind of place where it&#8217;s very easy to lose track of time and find yourself still sitting there long after midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Beaches_on_Paros\"><\/span>The Best Beaches on Paros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paros offers beaches you&#8217;d struggle to find elsewhere in Greece, and each one is completely different. Here are the ones you absolutely cannot miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kolymbithres\"><\/span>Kolymbithres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3eb84f0ab94&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3eb84f0ab94\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym.jpg\" alt=\"Kolymbithres beach with smooth granite boulders and turquoise sea on Paros\" class=\"wp-image-199411\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-3-plaz-kolymbithres-s-ohlazenymi-zulovymi-skalami-a-tyrkysovym-696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: rene boulay, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This beach looks more like the Seychelles than Greece. Nestled among <strong>smooth granite boulders worn into rounded shapes by wind and water<\/strong>, it shelters pockets of turquoise water in natural rock pools. It&#8217;s brilliant for photography, for hiding from the sun in the shade of the rocks, and it&#8217;s close enough to Naoussa that you can easily reach it by a short boat ride across the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Golden_Beach_Chrissi_Akti\"><\/span>Golden Beach (Chrissi Akti)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A long sweep of golden sand on the island&#8217;s south-east coast, Golden Beach is famous as an <strong>internationally renowned windsurfing and kitesurfing destination<\/strong>, thanks to its reliable winds. World Cup competitions have been held here, so whether you want to grab a board or simply watch colourful sails skim across the waves, this is the place. Even without the water sports, it&#8217;s a beautiful, spacious beach with good facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marble_Wind_and_the_Island_Interior\"><\/span>Marble, Wind, and the Island Interior<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3eb84f0af52&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3eb84f0af52\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-4-pohled-na-horskou-vesnicku-lefkes-s-bilymi-domky-uprostred-z.jpg\" alt=\"View of the mountain village of Lefkes with white houses surrounded by greenery on Paros\" class=\"wp-image-199412\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-4-pohled-na-horskou-vesnicku-lefkes-s-bilymi-domky-uprostred-z.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-4-pohled-na-horskou-vesnicku-lefkes-s-bilymi-domky-uprostred-z-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-4-pohled-na-horskou-vesnicku-lefkes-s-bilymi-domky-uprostred-z-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-4-pohled-na-horskou-vesnicku-lefkes-s-bilymi-domky-uprostred-z-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-4-pohled-na-horskou-vesnicku-lefkes-s-bilymi-domky-uprostred-z-696x463.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Kondephy, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in antiquity, Paros was famous for its <strong>marble<\/strong> \u2014 so pure and translucent that master sculptors used it for their most celebrated works. The Venus de Milo, now admired by millions in the Louvre in Paris, was carved from Parian marble. Traces of the ancient quarries can still be found in the island&#8217;s interior today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That interior is well worth exploring. Hidden among the hills is the village of <strong>Lefkes<\/strong>, the island&#8217;s former capital, perched in the mountains and surrounded by pine trees and olive groves. It&#8217;s supremely peaceful \u2014 white lanes wind uphill, and the best traditional kafenia (Greek coffee houses) for miles around are here. Sitting with a Greek coffee on a shaded terrace, far from the beach crowds, is genuinely restorative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Trip_to_Antiparos\"><\/span>Day Trip to Antiparos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3eb84f0b300&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3eb84f0b300\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos-.jpg\" alt=\"White Cycladic architecture in the village on the island of Antiparos near Paros\" class=\"wp-image-199413\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos--700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos--768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos--80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos--160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/199387-5-bila-kykladska-architektura-ve-vesnici-na-ostrove-antiparos--696x522.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Being on Paros and not popping over to neighbouring <strong>Antiparos<\/strong> would be a real missed opportunity. The ferry from Pounta port takes about ten minutes and drops you into a completely different world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Antiparos is smaller, quieter, and has a distinctly <strong>bohemian atmosphere<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s no coincidence that actor Tom Hanks has a home here. The island&#8217;s star attraction is a spectacular <strong>stalactite cave<\/strong> in its centre, reached by descending 411 steps, and considered one of the oldest continuously visited caves in the world. Add a coffee in the pretty harbour village, and you&#8217;ll understand why people say time seems to stand still here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_and_What_to_Try\"><\/span>Where to Eat and What to Try<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Paros is a food lover&#8217;s paradise, with countless tavernas \u2014 particularly in Naoussa and Parikia. Vegetarians are well catered for too, with fresh Cycladic salads, fried cheese, local fava bean dip, tomato fritters, and all manner of sweet treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island is also well known for its <strong>wine and cheese<\/strong> \u2014 the local xinomyzithra cheese and Parian wines are both worth seeking out. Sitting at a waterfront taverna in Naoussa, where the tables are practically over the sea, is a gastronomic experience in itself, even if all you order is a salad and a carafe of local wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Paros_Greece\"><\/span>Best Time to Visit Paros, Greece<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with the rest of the Cyclades, <strong>July and August are the hottest and busiest months<\/strong> on Paros. The meltemi wind also blows strongest during this period \u2014 it keeps the scorching heat more bearable, but it does whip up the sea and can occasionally disrupt ferry services. Windsurfers, naturally, love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sweet spot is <strong>May, June, and September<\/strong>. In spring, the island is fresh and in bloom, the sea is warm enough to swim, and the crowds haven&#8217;t yet arrived. September offers warm water and a more relaxed pace. If you&#8217;re after romance and tranquillity, September is hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_on_Paros\"><\/span>Where to Stay on Paros<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most accommodation is concentrated in <strong>Parikia<\/strong> (the most practical base if you&#8217;re arriving by ferry) and in the fashionable <strong>Naoussa<\/strong> to the north, which is pricier but unrivalled for atmosphere. If beaches and peace and quiet are your priority, the area around <strong>Golden Beach<\/strong> on the south-east coast or the resort of Drios are both excellent choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Accommodation tip: We always search on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a> \u2014 it usually has the most flexible cancellation policies. In Naoussa and Parikia, places fill up quickly in season, so book well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Paros is a touch pricier than its neighbour Naxos, it&#8217;s still significantly cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini for a comparable slice of Cycladic beauty. The money you save is money well spent on a long dinner at one of Naoussa&#8217;s stylish waterfront tavernas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Greece_Inspiration\"><\/span>More Greece Inspiration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go, check out our other Greece guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/naxos-greece-best-things-to-do\/\">Naxos Holiday: 15 Things to See and Do<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/milos-greece-things-to-do\/\">Milos: 15 Things to See and Do<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-beaches-greece\/\">Best Beaches in Greece: TOP 20 + Practical Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/greece-best-places-holiday-3\/\">Where to Go on Holiday in Greece: Islands, Mainland &#038; Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"paros\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-06-05T08:46:41+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<style id=\"lk-gyg-styles\">\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap\");\n\/* === LK GYG karty \u2014 CRO redesign 2026-05 (namespace .lkx-) ===\n   C\u00edl: vy\u0161\u0161\u00ed CTR (hero + v\u00fdrazn\u00fd social proof + ak\u010dn\u00ed CTA, m\u00e9n\u011b \"reklamn\u00ed\").\n   Injektuje se inline do prvn\u00edho markeru postu (refresh_cards.py --inline-css). *\/\n.lkx-module, .lkx-module *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.lkx-module{\n  font-family:'DM Sans',-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Georgia,sans-serif;\n  max-width:860px;margin:2.5rem auto;color:#1f2328;\n}\n\n\/* HEADER \u2014 lehk\u00fd editorsk\u00fd, \u017e\u00e1dn\u00fd bannerov\u00fd blok; 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The mountain village of Lefkes in the interior is worth a trip, and especially the neighboring island of Antiparos with its giant stalactite cave. The island is ideal for couples and food lovers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Paros_island_located\"><\/span>Where is Paros island located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Paros lies in the heart of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, right next to Naxos island and not far from Mykonos and Santorini. It&#8217;s among the most accessible Cycladic islands, with excellent ferry connections to Athens (both Piraeus and Rafina ports) and surrounding islands, making it perfect for island hopping.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Paros_expensive\"><\/span>Is Paros expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Paros is pricier than neighboring Naxos, but significantly cheaper than Mykonos or Santorini, where prices tend to be 40 to 60% higher. It offers excellent value for money\u2014Cycladic beauty and elegance at reasonable prices. The trendy Naoussa is the most expensive, while you&#8217;ll find cheaper accommodation in Parikia or near the southern beaches.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_island_is_more_beautiful_Paros_or_Naxos\"><\/span>Which island is more beautiful, Paros or Naxos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on what you&#8217;re looking for. Naxos is more family-friendly, rustic, and has the best sandy beaches for kids, while Paros is more elegant, cosmopolitan, and stylish\u2014ideal for couples. Both islands are neighbors and can easily be combined in one vacation with a short ferry ride.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_visit_Paros\"><\/span>When should I visit Paros?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>May, June, and September are best. In May and June, the island is fresh and blooming with swimmable sea temperatures, while September offers warm water and a calmer atmosphere after the high season. July and August are the hottest and busiest, with the strongest meltemi winds that windsurfers love.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_Paros\"><\/span>How do I get to Paros?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll most commonly reach Paros by ferry from Athens&#8217; Piraeus or Rafina ports\u2014the journey takes roughly 3 to 4 hours (less by high-speed ferry). The island also has a small airport with domestic flights from Athens. Thanks to its central location in the Cyclades, Paros is well connected to surrounding islands, making it easy to include in your island hopping itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to see on Paros? 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